EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (AP) – Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants settled on a deal for the star running back just before training camp, signing a one-year deal worth $11 million, a source close to the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Giants had not yet announced the signing of the player they placed the franchise tag on in March.
The deal, which adds $909,000 in incentives to the $10.1 million Barkley will earn playing under the franchise tag, came on the day the players were told training camp was coming to New Jersey and the day before practice began for the 2023 season.
The team and Barkley failed to come to an agreement on a long-term extension by the NFL deadline on August 17. Since the former Penn State star had not signed his tender offer under the franchise tag, he could not go to training camp. There was speculation that he could sit out camp and miss the season.
That ended with the signing.
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The 26-year-old Barkley ran for a career-best 1,312 yards and scored 10 touchdowns last season in helping the Giants (9-7-1) make their first playoff appearance since 2016. He also shares the team lead in receptions with 57.
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